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Minecraft Black Dye item

Black Dye

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A stackable dye item used to color wool, leather armor, concrete, and other dyeable blocks and items.

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Black Dye is a crafting ingredient and colorant in Minecraft. Use it to dye wool, concrete powder, leather armor, banners, beds, candles, and shulker boxes black. It stacks to 64 and can be obtained from squid drops, crafted from ink sacs, or given via the /give command.

Black Dye is one of the base dyes and combines with other dyes to create additional colors. It is also used in certain banner patterns and can be applied to signs for text color in newer versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Black Dye used for?
Black Dye is a crafting ingredient and colorant in Minecraft. Use it to dye wool, concrete powder, leather armor, banners, beds, candles, and shulker boxes black. It stacks to 64 and can be obtained from squid drops, crafted from ink sacs, or given via the /give command.
Can I get the Black Dye without spawning it?
Yes. The Black Dye can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What items are related to the Black Dye?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Black Dye, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Black Dye from?
The Black Dye is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Black Dye?
A stackable dye item used to color wool, leather armor, concrete, and other dyeable blocks and items.
How current is the Black Dye spawn info?
The Black Dye entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What is the item id of the Black Dye?
The item id of the Black Dye is minecraft:black_dye.
What is the give command of the Black Dye?
The give command of the Black Dye is /give @p minecraft:black_dye 1.
What is the stackable of the Black Dye?
The stackable of the Black Dye is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Black Dye?
The max stack size of the Black Dye is 64.

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